Oral History Interview with Barney Tarver, November 11, 2010
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Barney Tarver. Tarver joined the Marine Corps in 1944. He was sent to the Pacific as a replacement. Tarver joined the 1st Marine Division on Pavuvu and took part in the invasion of Okinawa. He describes the conditions of the battlefield and the tactics used against dug-in Japanese defenders. Tarver describes being picked for stretcher duty and seeing men break due to the stress of battle. He traveled with the division to Chi…
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Date:
November 11, 2010
Duration:
54 minutes 16 seconds
Creator:
Tarver, Barney
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation